[Elecraft] K3/0 power

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

Remember that the K3/0 is not a radio - it's just a ... "terminal device"?

I assume it has a voltage regulator inside, but maybe that's not a
valid assumption. We don't seem to have schematics for it....

73,

    ~iain / N6ML


On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 10:55 AM, Mike WA8BXN <hubby2k at hotmail.com> wrote:
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>
> Well, it does need something special actually. An unregulated, unfiltered
> wall wart would not work and potentially could damage the rig! I would look
> for a small switching unit as they are generally both regulated and filtered
>  What ever you do get, be sure to measure the voltage it puts out before you
> connect it to the rig.
>
> 73 - Mike WA8BXN
>
>
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: iain macdonnell - N6ML
> Date: 02/26/13 13:41:42
> To: Chris Tate - N6WM
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 power
>
> It shouldn't need anything special... use a multimeter to measure how
> much current it's drawing from your Astron, and find a 12V wall-wart
> rated for more than that.
>
> 73,
>
> ~iain / N6ML
>